RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 My approach to cardiothoracic transplantation and the role of the histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratory in a rapidly developing field
JF Journal of Clinical Pathology
JO J Clin Pathol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists
SP 189
OP 193
DO 10.1136/jcp.2009.068478
VO 63
IS 3
A1 Carter, Vaughan
YR 2010
UL http://jcp.bmj.com/content/63/3/189.abstract
AB Cardiothoracic transplantation presents specific challenges. The lack of long-term replacement therapy (such as dialysis for kidney patients) creates a more urgent situation than for other forms of transplantation, necessitating a different approach. This review looks at ways in which the challenges are being met and the integral role of the histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratory.